Archaeological Investigations Project 2003 Environmental Assessment East Midlands

Derbyshire

6/1 (D.17.Q001) SK 06707790

DOVEHOLES QUARRY AMENDED DEVELOPMENT SCHEME Doveholes Quarry Amended Development Scheme. Environmental Impact Assessment. Volume 1 of 4. Environment Statement RMC Aggregates North West Liverpool : RMC Aggregates North West, 2003, 138pp, figs, tabs

Lead author: RMC Aggregates North West Date submitted: 03/98 Number of EIA contributors: 0

An environmental assessment was carried out in advance of a proposed limestone quarry extension. A desk-based review was carried out and identified four prehistoric sites located in the area occupied by Bee Low Quarry. Neolithic polished stone axes found there indicated that the site had possible ritual associations, as well as a Bronze Age barrow. There was little evidence for Roman or pre-Conquest archaeology within the area, however the potential for medieval evidence was high. Further archaeological mitigation was required if development went ahead. [AIP]

6/10 (D.32.Q007) TF 40309560

CONISHOLME FEN WIND PARK Environment Statement. Parts I and II of IV. Fen Wind Park Stroud : Ecotricity, 2003, 153pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs

Lead author: Ecotricity Date submitted: 05/03 Number of EIA contributors: 0

The assessment was carried out in advance of a proposed . A voluntary archaeological review was carried out in advance of a proposed wind farm. Results identified no Listed Buildings, Scheduled Ancient Monuments or Conservation Areas within the study area. Although no archaeological sites were located within the area, further mitigation was suggested. [AIP]

Northamptonshire

6/11 (D.34.Q001) SP 49182744

BURTON WOLD WIND FARM Burton Wind Farm. Environmental Statement. Volume 2 of 4. Written Statement Dulas Ltd Wales : Dulas Ltd., 2003, 116pp, tabs, refs

Lead author: Dulas Ltd Date submitted: 05/03 Number of EIA contributors: 9 Archaeological consultant: Cambrian Archaeological Projects Ltd.

An archaeological desk-based assessment was carried out in advance of a proposed wind farm. A subsequent geophysical survey and field evaluation were also completed. The results were the identification of a late Iron Age/early Romano-British site with an associated enclosure, internal ditches and a series of pits. The site appeared to have gone out of use by the mid 2nd century AD. Further archaeological mitigation was suggested. [AIP] Archaeological Investigations Project 2003 Environmental Assessment East Midlands

Nottinghamshire

6/12 (D.37.Q001) SK 59904710

DORKET HEAD QUARRY Dorket Head Environment Statement. Part 6 Archaeology Trent & Peak Archaeological Unit Ibstock : Ibstock Bricks Ltd., 2003, 11pp, figs, refs

Lead author: Ibstock Brick Ltd Date submitted: 01/03 Number of EIA contributors: 6 Archaeological consultant: Trent & Peak Archaeological Unit

An archaeological desk-based assessment was carried out in advance of a proposed extension of clay extraction into the study area. Scattered evidence for prehistoric and Romano-British activity in the general vicinity was identified. There was no evidence for archaeological remains within the study area. Any archaeological remains within western and northern parts of the study area would have been removed by previous clay extraction activity. The south-eastern part of the study area, if also quarried would potentially also have archaeological remains which would be removed. [Au(adp)]

6/13 (D.37.Q002) SK 51503450

ATTENBOROUGH NATURE RESERVE Development of Visitor and Education Facilities at Attenborough Nature Reserve. Environment Statement Wildlife Trust Nottinghamshire : Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, 2003, 91pp, refs

Lead author: Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Date submitted: 04/03 Number of EIA contributors: 0

The assessment was carried out in advance of a proposed visitor and education centre. The proposed facilities would be on previously mined land and a car park, with no sub-surface changes so would have no negative impact on any archaeological deposits. There was a possibility that Holocene deposits would have been present on site and a scheme was planned in order to make an environmental record of the site. [Au(adp)]

6/14 (D.37.Q003) SK 79806200

LAND EAST OF THE A1 (T) ROAD AT CROMWELL Environment Impact Assessment Statement accompanying the Planning Application from Land at East of the A1 (T) Road at Cromwell, Notts RMC Aggregates (Eastern) Ltd Lincoln : RMC Aggregates (Eastern) Ltd, 2003, 27pp

Lead author: RMC Aggregates (Eastern) Ltd Date submitted: 11/98 Number of EIA contributors: 0

An archaeological desk-based assessment was carried out in advance of proposed sand extraction. It concluded that the study area had a low potential for archaeology. However the potential for the retrieval of archaeologically significant data was seen as quite high. A further scheme of detailed observation and recording was planned if the development went ahead. [AIP] Archaeological Investigations Project 2003 Environmental Assessment East Midlands

6/2 (D.17.Q002) SK 14508150

DIRTLOW RAKE, CASTLETON Environment Statement In Relation to a Planning Application for the Continued Extraction of Fluorospar and Associated Mineralization at Dirtlow Rake, Castleton Chris Burnett Associates Chester : Chris Burnett Associates, 2003, 151pp, tabs, refs

Lead author: Chris Burnett Associates Date submitted: 10/03 Number of EIA contributors: 8 Archaeological consultant: ARCUS

An archaeological desk-based assessment was carried out in advance of a proposed extension to a fluorspar extraction quarry. The assessment identified a high probability that evidence of earlier workings relating to earlier mining activity would have survived within the study area. This was in the form of tips and a crushing circle. Apart from small areas of exposed/polished bedrock and stone walls, no extant archaeological features were recorded within the study area. [Au(adp)]

Leicestershire

6/3 (D.31.Q001) SK 40702330

PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF BREEDON QUARRY, BREEDON ON THE HILL Proposed Development of Breedon Quarry, Breedon on the Hill, Leicestershire. Environmental Statement: Non Technical Summary Rees, S : Greenfield Associates, 2003, 37pp

Lead author: Greenfield Associates Date submitted: 08/97 Number of EIA contributors: 8 Archaeological consultant: Oxford Archaeology

An archaeological desk-based assessment, walkover survey and geophysical survey was carried out in advance of a proposed limestone quarry extension. The assessment concluded that the potential for archaeology from the prehistoric and early medieval periods was high. Both surveys did not identify any defined focus of archaeological activity but did locate surface finds. The overall conclusion was that the range of medieval and later medieval finds located within the study area were probably a result of manuring. There appeared to be little evidence for significant human/settlement activity within the study area. [Au(adp)] Archaeological Investigations Project 2003 Environmental Assessment East Midlands

Lincolnshire

6/4 (D.32.Q001) SK 04207550

GAS STORAGE ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY AT WELTON Gas Storage Enhanced Oil Recovery at Welton. Environmental Statement Enfusion Ltd Bradford on Avon : Enfusion Ltd, 2003, 163pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs

Lead author: Enfusion Ltd Date submitted: 11/03 Number of EIA contributors: 7 Archaeological consultant: Lindsey Archaeological Services

An archaeological desk-based assessment was carried out in advance of a proposed gas storage and oil recovery works in an area already used for oil extraction. Ridge and furrow field systems were identified. There were also a complex of prehistoric and Romano-British occupation features recorded near to the site resulting in potential for similar deposits being located within the study area. A further geophysical survey was suggested. [AIP]

6/5 (D.32.Q002) TF 17609440

STAINTON WIND ENERGY PROJECT Stainton Wind Energy Project. Environment Statement Haywood, M Redruth : CSMA Consultants Limited, 2003, 236pp, colour pls, figs, tabs, refs

Lead author: CSMA Consultants Limited Date submitted: 10/03 Number of EIA contributors: 7 Archaeological consultant: Lindsey Archaeological Services

An archaeological desk-based assessment was carried out in advance of a proposed wind farm development for fourteen wind turbines. Prehistoric and Roman findspots were identified within the vicinity of the site. Three of the sites proposed for the position of a wind turbine were within areas that contained surface finds in a fieldwalking survey. [AIP]

6/6 (D.32.Q003) TF 32604370

BOSTON DOCKS LINK ROAD Boston Docks Link Road Environment Statement. Volume 1 of 3 Babtie Group Lincoln : Babtie Group, 2003, 144pp, figs, tabs, refs

Lead author: Babtie Group Date submitted: 04/03 Number of EIA contributors: 0 Archaeological consultant: Lincolnshire County Council

An archaeological desk-based assessment was carried out in advance of a proposed new road scheme. The results identified that the area effected by the scheme was an area of national archaeological significance. There were also a number of Listed buildings, a designated Conservation area and an operative Townscape Heritage Initiative Scheme within the area. Twelve sites of significance were identified directly within the study area and twenty-six in the general vicinity. The scheme was generally viewed as having a detrimental effect on the character and appearance of the area and would separate the southern part of the conservation area from the rest. Further evaluation works were planned in order to view potential archaeological deposits. [Au(adp)] Archaeological Investigations Project 2003 Environmental Assessment East Midlands

6/7 (D.32.Q004) SE 48733975

LAUGHTON WIND FARM Laughton Wind Farm Environment Statement. Volume 2 of 3. Written Statement E4environmental Ltd Shrewsbury : E4environmental Ltd., 2003, 167pp

Lead author: E4environmental Ltd Date submitted: 10/03 Number of EIA contributors: 7 Archaeological consultant: Cambrian Archaeological Projects Ltd.

An archaeological desk-based assessment was carried out in advance of a proposed wind farm. It identified four sites within the study area which included: a post-medieval farm house and three areas of significant cropmarks. The conclusion stated that no archaeological or historical sites would be effected by the proposed developments. However, due to the amount of previously recorded prehistoric and medieval activity in the general vicinity of the area, a further watching brief was suggested. [AIP]

6/8 (D.32.Q005) TF 19003900

BICKER FEN WIND FARM, BOSTON Bicker Fen Wind Farm Environment Statement. Volume 2 of 4. Main Text Wind Prospect Developments Ltd Bristol : Wind Prospect Developments Ltd., 2003, 175pp, tabs, refs

Lead author: Wind Prospect Developments Ltd Date submitted: 02/03 Number of EIA contributors: 7 Archaeological consultant: Archaeological Project Services

An archaeological desk-based assessment, fieldwalking survey and geophysical survey were carried out in advance of a proposed wind farm. The results identified that Turbines 2-13 would not be located on archaeological sites. However Turbine 1 could have had impact on archaeology. The assessment of the area for the proposed access track identified Iron Age-Romano-British salt production sites and/or hearths. This would have meant that the road would need to have been limited in depth. [Au(adp)]

6/9 (D.32.Q006) SE 50433740

WELTON GATHERING CENTRE WIND TURBINE Welton Gathering Centre Wind Turbine. Environmental Report Planning Support Document Haywood, M Redruth : CSMA Consultants Limited, 2003, 194pp, figs, tabs, refs

Lead author: CSMA Consultants Limited Date submitted: 10/03 Number of EIA contributors: 7 Archaeological consultant: Lindsey Archaeological Services

An archaeological desk-based assessment was carried out in advance of a proposed wind turbine erection. Results identified evidence for previously recorded prehistoric to post-medieval remains within the vicinity of the study area. Hedgerow boundaries and the remains of a medieval ridge and furrow field system were a consideration within the study area. This field system could have been masking any other potential archaeological remains and further archaeological work might have been required. [Au(adp)]